The cheapest and fastest trains from Heerlen to Groningen
Cheapest price
£145
Average price
£145
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 50 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heerlen to Groningen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heerlen to Groningen will cost around £145 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £145.
To travel from Heerlen to Groningen you need to make at least 2 changes.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Heerlen to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heerlen to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 263 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£79 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Heerlen to Groningen train times
The table below shows live departures for Heerlen to Groningen trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 23:00 Heerlen | 9h42 | 08:42 Groningen | 2 changes | |
![]() | 23:59 Heerlen | 10h43 | 10:42 Groningen | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
![]() | 06:52 Heerlen | 4h50 | 11:42 Groningen | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:52 Heerlen | 4h50 | 12:42 Groningen | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:52 Heerlen | 4h50 | 13:42 Groningen | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:52 Heerlen | 4h50 | 14:42 Groningen | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:52 Heerlen | 4h50 | 15:42 Groningen | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Heerlen to Groningen
Trains from Heerlen to Groningen run on average 40 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 20:18. The fastest train covers the 263 km distance in 3h 53m.
Distance 263 km |
Average train duration 3h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 40 |
Fastest train 3h 53m |
First train 05:06 |
Last train 20:18 |
Train companies: Intercity, Arriva NL from Heerlen to Groningen trainsIntercity, Arriva NL trains will get you between Heerlen and Groningen from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Heerlen to Groningen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heerlen to Groningen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Groningen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Heerlen and Groningen
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Spoorsingel.
- Brasserie Mijn Streek
- Eetcafé A Gen Ing
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Van der Valk Hotel Heerlen
- Stadshotel Botterweck
- Tulip Inn Heerlen City Centre
- Located in the main hall
- 196 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Intercity and regional services
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Stationsweg.
- De Drie Gezusters
- Mr. Mofongo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- NH Groningen Hotel
- The Student Hotel Groningen
- City Hotel Groningen
- Located in the main hall
- 6500 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: regional train platforms
- Hall 3: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: NS services to various destinations
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